Black & Decker Cocktail Maker Capsule Storage Drawer

Why I brought this into my home bar

My cocktail setup tends to sprawl—capsules here, bitters there, shaker somewhere else. I picked up this capsule drawer to do one job: wrangle Bartesian-style capsules and give my cocktail maker a dedicated perch without giving up more counter space. After several weeks of use, it’s clear this simple accessory does more than tidy up. It changes how I stage, serve, and restock.

Design and build quality

The drawer is a low, wide steel box with a tinted, tempered glass top and a matte black finish. It’s intentionally understated, and that’s a good thing. It blends into a modern kitchen or bar cart and doesn’t compete with the machine on top. At roughly 13.35 in (L) x 13.71 in (W) x just under 4 in tall when used as a stand, it’s compact enough to fit under most cocktail makers without making them look precariously perched. The unit I have weighs about 10 pounds, which lends an immediate sense of sturdiness. There’s no creak or flex when the machine sits on the glass.

The glass top is a smart choice here. It’s smooth, level, and easy to wipe after a splash. Being tempered, it feels solid under the weight of a full reservoir and a vigorous shake of the machine. The matte black stainless finish does a reasonable job resisting fingerprints, though being black, it will still show dust and dried drips if you’re not wiping it down regularly.

One note on dimensions: as a stand, the footprint is about 13.35 by 13.71 inches, and the height is roughly 3.94 inches. If you’re measuring for a tight space under cabinets, that nearly four-inch lift is the spec that matters most.

Setup and compatibility

There’s nothing to “install.” I set the drawer where I wanted it, leveled it out on the counter, and placed the cocktail maker on top. The glass surface has enough grip in my experience that the machine didn’t drift during use. The drawer is designed for Bartesian capsules, and that compatibility is the headline. Standard coffee pod drawers won’t do—these capsules are larger and shaped differently. Here, everything fits properly without wedging or rolling around.

A quick expectation-setter: this is a storage accessory. It doesn’t include capsules or a cocktail maker, and it’s not powered—it’s simply a well-made drawer that doubles as a stand.

Capacity and organization

Inside, the drawer holds up to 36 capsules. That’s a practical sweet spot: large enough for a decent variety, small enough to avoid hoarding flavors you never reach for. My layout is straightforward—by spirit base on the left-right axis and by flavor intensity front to back. The capsule rows are easy to scan when the drawer is open. The tinted glass top doesn’t obstruct anything; it’s just the work surface the machine sits on, not a window into the drawer.

If you tend to stock seasonal flavors, 36 capsules go quicker than you think. For a two- or three-drink evening once or twice a week, I find myself restocking every couple of weeks. For hosting, this capacity is right—there’s enough variety to give guests options without opening multiple boxes mid-party.

Day-to-day use

The experience is pleasantly unremarkable—in a good way. The drawer opens smoothly and closes flush without snagging. Capsules don’t tip when you’re sliding the drawer in and out, and labels stay visible. The weight of the unit keeps it planted during use, and the machine feels more at home on the glass than it did sitting directly on the countertop.

A small but useful benefit: keeping everything in one footprint cuts down the pre-drink shuffle. I can open the drawer, select a capsule, and load it without stepping away or rummaging through a pantry. Cleanup is also easier—drips stay on the glass top and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Space and ergonomics

Raising a cocktail maker by nearly four inches matters. If your machine lives under upper cabinets, measure first. On my counter, the added height kept the reservoir cap comfortably clear, but on a shallower counter it could get tight. The added elevation does improve ergonomics for loading capsules and checking the machine’s display; the controls sit at a nicer glance angle.

The footprint is close to square, which makes alignment with the counter edge easy. The drawer extends far enough that grabbing a capsule at the back isn’t a stretch, but it doesn’t cantilever dramatically off the front.

Stacking and expandability

The drawer is stackable with another drawer—but there’s a caveat. You can stack drawers for more capsule storage, but you shouldn’t place the cocktail maker on top of a stacked pair. In practice, that means:

• One drawer under the machine: the intended setup.
• A second drawer can sit beside or elsewhere for overflow.
• If you do stack two drawers, treat them as storage only and place the machine on a single drawer or directly on the counter.

That may sound limiting, but it’s a reasonable safety and stability trade-off. If you need more than 36 capsules at the ready, two drawers—one under the machine, one adjacent—work fine.

Cleaning and maintenance

Maintenance is minimal. The tempered glass top wipes clean with a damp microfiber cloth and a drop of dish soap for sticky spills. The matte black steel responds well to the same routine; avoid abrasive pads to keep the finish even. Because it’s a drawer, dust and sticky residues are the main enemies, not wear parts. After a month of use, I haven’t noticed the finish scuffing or the drawer alignment drifting.

What I like

• Stable, weighty base that keeps the cocktail maker planted
• Practical 36-capsule capacity with an easy-to-scan layout
• Tempered glass top is spill-friendly and quick to clean
• Compact footprint and nearly 4-inch lift that improves ergonomics
• Purpose-built sizing for Bartesian capsules (no awkward fit)

Where it could be better

• The added height may conflict with low upper cabinets—measure before you buy
• Matte black looks great but will show dust and water spots if neglected
• Stacking is storage-only; you can’t put the machine on a two-drawer stack
• No internal dividers or labels—organization is entirely up to you

Who it’s for

If you keep a rotation of Bartesian capsules and want your cocktail maker to live in one tidy footprint, this drawer makes sense. It’s ideal for small kitchens or bar carts where vertical space is less constrained than horizontal space. Hosts who value quick setup and clean teardown will appreciate how it centralizes the workflow. If you only keep a handful of capsules or store them in the original boxes, you may not need a dedicated drawer.

Final recommendation

I recommend this drawer. It’s a simple, well-built accessory that does exactly what it promises: store up to 36 Bartesian capsules and serve as a stable, easy-to-clean stand for a cocktail maker. The materials feel premium for the category, the dimensions are dialed for real counters, and the day-to-day experience is frictionless. Just measure your vertical clearance, remember it’s the drawer only (no machine or capsules included), and plan on a second drawer if you need deeper storage. For most home bars, this is a small upgrade that pays off every time you mix a drink.